Ram Charan’s latest film, Game Changer, has faced significant challenges at the box office despite a promising opening. After 14 days, the movie has collected ₹182 crores globally, far below its hefty ₹450 crore budget. Fans, however, can look forward to its OTT debut, as the movie is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on February 14, 2025.
Box Office Performance
- Global Collection (Day 13): ₹181.75 crores
- India: ₹151.5 crores gross (₹128.85 crores net)
- Overseas: ₹30.25 crores
- Day 14 India Estimate: ₹0.75 crore net
- Opening Day India Collection: Over ₹50 crores
Despite a strong start, Game Changer struggled to maintain its momentum, with daily earnings dropping below ₹1 crore during its second week.
Daily Earnings Breakdown
- Day 1: ₹50 crore
- Day 2: ₹21.6 crore
- Day 3: ₹15.9 crore
- Day 4: ₹7.65 crore
- Day 5: ₹10 crore
- Day 6: ₹7 crore
- Day 7: ₹4.5 crore
- Week 2 (Daily Average): Less than ₹1 crore
OTT Release Date Confirmed
Fans who missed the theatrical release can catch Game Changer on Amazon Prime Video starting February 14, 2025. This digital release is expected to attract a broader audience, giving the film another chance to recover some of its production costs.
Why Did Game Changer Struggle at the Box Office?
- Mixed Reviews: Critics highlighted pacing issues and compared the film unfavorably with Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2.
- Inflated Box Office Numbers: Early reports exaggerated the movie’s earnings, creating false expectations.
- Regional Performance:
- Telugu Version: ₹86.59 crore gross
- Hindi Version: ₹32 crore gross
Occupancy Rates (Day 13):
- Telugu Version: 12.58% overall
- Hindi Version: 7.43% overall
- Chennai (Hindi): Highest occupancy at 21%
- Karimnagar (Telugu): Highest occupancy at 63% across 11 shows
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Production and Cast Details
- Budget: ₹450 crore
- Director: S. Shankar (Telugu debut)
- Producer: Dil Raju (Sri Venkateswara Creations)
- Cast: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, S. J. Suryah, Nassar, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, and Murali Sharma
